Health, Safety and welfare measures

Health, Safety and welfare measures

by Sanjida Rahaman Asha (221-26-483) -
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 Chapter v of the code deal with Health and Hygiene:

Section 51 cleanliness 

Section 52 Ventilation and temperature 

Section 53 dust and fume

Section 54 disposal of wastes and effluents 

Section 55 artificial humidification 

Section 56 Overcrowding 

Section 57 Lighting 

Section 58 drinking water 

Section 59 latrines and urinals

Section 60 spittoons

safety measures contained in sections 61 to 78 in chapter v:

Section 62 precaution in case of fire

Section 63 fencing of machinery 

Section 64 wort on or near machinery in motion 

Section 65 striking gear and devices for cutting off power

Section 66 self acting Machines 

Section 67 casing of new machinery 

Section 68 cranes and others lifting machinery 

Section 69 hoists and lifts 

Sections 70 revolving machinery 

Section 71 pressure plats

Section 72 floors stairs and means of access 

Section 73 Pits,  sumps, opening in floors etc

Section 74 excessive weights

Section 75 Protection of eyes 

Section 76 specifications of defective parts etc

Sections 77 precautions Against dangerous fumes 

Section 78 explosive or inflammable dust, gas.

Chapter viii of the code provides for the following provisions with regards Welfare measures of worker:

Section 89 First-aid appliances 

Secton 90 maintenance of a safety record book

Section 91 washing facilities 

Section 92 canteens 

Section 93 shelters etc

Section 94 Rooms for children 

Section 95 recreational and Educational facilities in tea plantation 

Section 96 housing facilities in tea plantation 

Section 97 facilities fir daily necessities in tea plantation 

Section 98 medical care for newspepar workersv

Section 99 introduction of compulsory group insurance.